Description
A delightful key lime pound cake that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness, bringing sunshine to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 key limes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and key lime juice, followed by the lime zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a polished finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: key lime, pound cake, dessert, baking, summer dessert, tropical cake
